Sexual Health in the News

SLATE

IUD Insertions Are Notoriously Painful. It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way.

Despite evidence that paracervical nerve blocks can significantly reduce pain during IUD insertion, the procedure remains underused because many clinicians are not trained to perform it. 

OUT Magazine

Are Glp-1s Supercharging—or Tanking Your Sex Drive? Experts Explain

Experts say GLP-1 medications can affect sexual desire and function in different ways. Some users reporting increased libido and improved sexual performance while others experience reduced interest in sex due to side effects, hormonal changes, or inadequate nutrition. NCSH member Evan Goldstein and Justin Lehmiller, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, are quoted. Research from the Kinsey Institute is also featured.   

AARP

Is It Just a Rough Patch, or Is Your Relationship Over?

Relationship experts say the difference between a temporary rough patch and a relationship that has run its course often comes down to whether both partners are still invested in repairing it. NCSH arranged interviews with Shadeen Francis, Stella Harris, Chris Fariello, Marianne Brandon, Nan Wise, and Tameca Harris-Jackson.